Manoj Muntashir admits that he did not identify mistakes in Adipurush dialogues at the time: ‘Your objections were valid’

One of the most controversial films of recent times, Om Raut’s Adipurush, starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan in key roles, received widespread criticism for almost all its aspects. Notably, the dialogues crafted by Manoj Muntashir Shukla drew particular scrutiny, with a significant point of contention being the use of what was deemed as “pedestrian language” for Hindu gods, especially Hanuman.During a recent session at Sahitya Aaj Tak 2023, Manoj addressed the entire controversy, expressing his recognition of disappointing his fans and his willingness to wholeheartedly acknowledge his mistake.When questioned about the error on his part, Manoj explained that he didn’t recognise it as a mistake at the time. “Mistakes become apparent only during retrospection. If you’re aware that what you’re doing is wrong as you’re doing it, why would anyone proceed? However, I am confident that the audience here understands that a mistake is just one page, and the relationship is the entire book. They recognise that if ink spills on a page, it may stain, so the solution is to tear that page and discard it, not to discard the entire book.”“If we delve into the extent of fault, you understand the limitations of a dialogue and songwriter in terms of involvement in a film’s production, progression, script, and scene alterations. Everyone has their limits. Yet, it was a commitment I made (to deliver a remarkable film). Now, I am leaving with another promise that I will keep writing praises for Lord Ram.”